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S508 SNP

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,499 mi
Last recorded79,499 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 SNP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 79,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer door sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,553 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,858 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 76,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 74,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,405 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 66,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 63,936 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 63,932 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,716 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 58,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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S508 SNP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S508 SNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S508 SNP registered?

S508 SNP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S508 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 SNP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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